Ethical Decision-Making Confidence and Professional Values Among Nurse Leaders.
J Nurs Adm
; 54(6): 353-360, 2024 Jun 01.
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| ID: mdl-38767526
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aims of this study were to describe differences in nurse leaders' ethical decision-making confidence and their professional values based on identified characteristics and to explore the relationship between ethical decision making and professional values.BACKGROUND:
Nurse leaders have multiple duties and obligations toward their patients, other staff, and the organizations where they work. However, ethical decisions can be complex, requiring the guidance of professional values and critical appraisal of the situation.METHODS:
This study was conducted using a correlational design. Convenience sampling was used, resulting in a sample of 56 nurse leaders in various positions.RESULT:
Ethical decision making and professional values were found to be strongly correlated.CONCLUSION:
Ethical decision making and professional values are highly correlated in this sample. Understanding the importance of the effects of certain factors on ethical decision making can assist in forming an environment supportive of ethical practices for nurses.
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Assunto principal:
Tomada de Decisões
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Liderança
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Enfermeiros Administradores
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article